On Sunday, Sri Lanka secured their qualification for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 by defeating Zimbabwe in the qualifiers held in Bulawayo. This victory sets up a match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka on October 12 in Hyderabad.
With Sri Lanka’s qualification confirmed, the stage is set for an intense battle among 10 teams vying for the prestigious title. The tournament will take place across 10 venues from October 5 to November 19, with the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad hosting both the opening match and the final.
Pakistan’s schedule for the ICC World Cup 2023 has been unveiled, and it promises exciting encounters:
- October 6: Pakistan vs Qualifier 1 in Hyderabad
- October 12: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka in Hyderabad
- October 15: Pakistan vs India in Ahmedabad
- October 20: Pakistan vs Australia in Bengaluru
- October 23: Pakistan vs Afghanistan in Chennai
- October 27: Pakistan vs South Africa in Chennai
- October 31: Pakistan vs Bangladesh in Kolkata
- November 4: Pakistan vs New Zealand in Bengaluru (Day match)
- November 12: Pakistan vs England in Kolkata
Day matches will commence at 10:00 am Pakistan Standard Time (PST), while all other matches will be day-night fixtures starting at 01:30 pm (PST).
If Pakistan qualifies for the semi-finals, their match will take place in Kolkata. In the event of India qualifying for the semi-finals, their match will be held in Mumbai, unless they face Pakistan, in which case the match will be held in Kolkata.
The Cricket World Cup will follow a round-robin format, with all teams competing against each other in 45 league matches. The top four teams from the league stage will advance to the semi-finals, which will be held in Mumbai on November 15 and in Kolkata on November 16. Both the semi-finals and the final will have reserve days to accommodate any unforeseen circumstances.
Cricket fans around the world can anticipate thrilling matches as the teams battle it out for the ultimate glory in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
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